Basic Map Editing

Using the Selection Tool Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete Undo and Redo Adding Objects

Modifying Objects Measuring Distances Snap Grid and Gravity Aligning Objects Map Properties AutoNAME

AutoNAME is a feature that allows you to quickly and easily generate and place random names on your map. To use AutoNAME, select Options | AutoNAME from the menu. This will bring up the AutoNAME dialog. From there...

Ø Click to generate new names. Any names that you've checked will stay in the list the next time you generate names.

Ø Click to save all names by checking them, or to clear all checked names.

Ø Click to copy all checked names to the clipboard for editing in another program.
Ø Click to paste text from the clipboard into AutoNAME.

Ø Double-click on a name to copy the name into the text toolbar. The text tool will automatically be selected. Then just click on the map to place the name.

Ø Select a new rule file with the combo box at the top to generate a different style of names. (You can even make your own rule files.)